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$249+ Cheap flights from Lexington to Wilmington (LEX - ILM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — ILM
Feb 21 — Feb 281
Sat 2/21
Sat 2/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Wilmington

Cheapest flights from Lexington to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/265:07 pm
LEX
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ILM
1 stop5h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 2/285:08 am
ILM
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LEX
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:17 pm
LEX
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ILM
1 stop3h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 2/95:29 pm
ILM
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LEX
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:55 pm
LEX
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ILM
1 stop3h 53m
Delta
Tue 2/246:00 am
ILM
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LEX
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/158:14 am
LEX
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ILM
1 stop6h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 2/286:41 am
ILM
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LEX
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:27 am
LEX
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ILM
2 stops8h 40m
American Airlines
Fri 2/273:21 pm
ILM
-
LEX
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1710:27 am
LEX
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ILM
2 stops8h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 2/246:05 am
ILM
-
LEX
2 stops9h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/165:07 pm
LEX
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ILM
1 stop5h 54m
American Airlines
Sat 2/286:41 am
ILM
-
LEX
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/165:47 pm
LEX
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ILM
1 stop6h 01m
Delta
Wed 2/256:00 am
ILM
-
LEX
2 stops15h 39m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:00 am
LEX
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ILM
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 4/126:00 am
ILM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/165:07 pm
LEX
-
ILM
2 stops6h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 2/246:05 am
ILM
-
LEX
2 stops9h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$345
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:43 am
LEX
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ILM
1 stop4h 59m
Delta
Fri 2/275:46 pm
ILM
-
LEX
2 stops16h 13m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$348

Find flight deals from Lexington to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) to Wilmington (ILM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$309
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lexington Blue Grass-Wilmington New Hanover County flight deals.
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From Lexington Blue Grass to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington to Wilmington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Lexington

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Wilmington

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LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 2/26

5:07 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/28

5:08 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 43m

$249

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$274

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/18

6:43 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$274

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 2/16

7:55 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$274

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 2/19

6:43 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$274

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 2/17

6:43 am-11:42 am

1 stop4h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 2/24

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$274

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 2/27

5:50 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/28

5:08 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 43m

$309

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 2/15

8:14 am-2:51 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/28

6:41 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$309

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 2/19

5:00 am-8:36 am

1 stop3h 36m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/28

6:41 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$309

LexingtonWilmington

LEX - ILM

LEXILM

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 2/18

5:41 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 2/28

6:41 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$309

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Compare providers for flights from Lexington to Wilmington

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lexington to Wilmington in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lexington-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lexington to Wilmington

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington (average of $58). Flying from Lexington to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lexington to Wilmington?

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wilmington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wilmington. Reviews last updated January 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Lexington to Wilmington have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Susie,Jan 2026

DAY - CLT

We weren’t offered any beverages on this flight. It was not bumpy at all

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Lexington to Wilmington?

    For as low as $249, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from Lexington in 5h 54m. The distance from Lexington to Wilmington is about 455 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lexington to Wilmington round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Wilmington round-trip from $228. Users have found that American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lexington to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lexington to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lexington to Wilmington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lexington to Wilmington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lexington to Wilmington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington to Wilmington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lexington to Wilmington (average of $58). Flying from Lexington to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Lexington to Wilmington

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lexington to Wilmington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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